Oil Spill Clean Up Collingwood

Emergency Spill Response in Collingwood

Danosh Construction is licensed and equipped to safely manage and control any emergency oil or fuel spill in Collingwood, on both land and water. We specialize in fuel tank leaks, tank rollovers, pipe bursts, highway cleanups and emergency land decontaminations.

Working along side environmental engineers, our licensed technicians stay on Collingwood site to monitor and control hazardous spills until the site is approved as fully decontaminated. All of our vehicles and machines are licensed and equipped for the removal of hazardous materials, and every driver employed with Danosh Construction is licensed and aware of the regulations and procedures to haul and dispose of any materials classified as hazardous under the MECP R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 347 of the Environmental Protection Act (EPA).

Because spills of any type of fuel or oil effect the environment, immediate response is critical in emergency spill containment.

COLLINGWOOD EMERGENCY SERVICE: Danosh Construction offers 24/7 dispatch in situations that are hazardous to the Collingwood public or nature. Call (905) 473-6883

Oil Spill Factors on Land and in Water

There are many factors that may affect a response to an emergency spill, including geographical location, weather conditions, shifting tides or winds, and wild/public life moving through the effected area. These factors differ when faced with land vs. water contamination.

Oil Spill Factors on Land:

When an oil spill occurs on land, remote locations with little wildlife or public traffic leave less of a chance that the spill will be disturbed and spread over larger areas.

Warmer, wetter weather makes it difficult to control the substances from being absorbed into a larger area of soil. While cold temperature help to contain the spill as it is unable to absorb further into frozen ground.

Oil Spill Factors in Water:

Standing water such as marshes or swamps with little water movement are likely to incur more severe impacts than flowing water because spilled oil tends to "pool" in the water and can remain there for long periods of time. In calm water conditions, the affected habitat may take years to restore. Flowing water is less impacted by oil spills because the currents provide a natural cleaning.

Biodegradation and dispersing agents both tend to work best in warm water environments.

Environmental Enforcement Act

Emergency oil spills are normally the result of an accident, however under the 'Environmental Enforcement Act' a person can be found at fault of negligence or willful pollution after an investigation of the spill and the following penalties may occur.

Penalties

187. (1) Every individual convicted of an offence under section 186, other than an offence described in subsection (3), is liable,

(a) on a first conviction, for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues, to a fine of not more than $50,000; and

(b) on each subsequent conviction,

(i) for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues, to a fine of not more than $100,000,

(ii) to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or

(iii) to both such fine and imprisonment. 2005, c. 12, s. 1 (57).

Same: corporations

187. (2) Every corporation convicted of an offence under section 186, other than an offence described in subsection (3), is liable,

(a) on a first conviction, for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues, to a fine of not more than $250,000; and

(b) on each subsequent conviction, for each day or part of a day on which the offence occurs or continues, to a fine of not more than $500,000. 2005, c. 12, s. 1 (57).

Testimonials

Dear Frank, Lori and I wanted to send you a quick note to say "Thank you" for an outstanding job you and your team did for us on the demolition and new foundation at our cottage. We were so worried at the beginning on how everything was going to work out and you ( Danosh ) just made it so easy. We wish all our other contractors had the same work attitude. Please give our thanks again to Tim, Sam, Izzy, Troy and Fred. They were all just such great guys and always there to give some advice. Frank, if we ever have another demolition or installing a foundation we know it will only take 1 call. Thanks again and we will continue to brag about you and your team!